Tawas City, Michigan

Tawas City, Michigan
City of Tawas City
US 23 through Tawas City
Location within Iosco County
Tawas City
Location within the state of Michigan
Tawas City
Location within the United States
Coordinates: 44°16′12″N 83°31′15″W / 44.27000°N 83.52083°W / 44.27000; -83.52083
CountryUnited States
StateMichigan
CountyIosco
Settled1854
Incorporated1885 (village)
1895 (city)
Government
  TypeCouncil–manager
  MayorJackie Masich
  ClerkMichelle Westcott
  ManagerAnnge Horning
  City council
Members
  • Jackie Masich
  • Chuck Klenow
  • Mike Timreck
  • Ed Nagy
  • Michael Russo
  • Jerry Malone
  • David Lesinski
Area
  Total
2.13 sq mi (5.51 km2)
  Land1.70 sq mi (4.40 km2)
  Water0.43 sq mi (1.11 km2)
Elevation
591 ft (180 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
1,834
  Density1,079.46/sq mi (416.71/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)
48763, 48764
Area code989
FIPS code26-78140
GNIS feature ID1614605
WebsiteOfficial website

Tawas City is a city in and county seat of Iosco County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,834 at the 2020 census. The city is mostly surrounded by Tawas Township, but the two areas are administered autonomously.